child health preschooler

Question 1

anticipatory guidance

Answer 1

childcare focus shifts from protection to education
children become more independent
children begin questioning previous teachings of parents
children begin to prefer companionship of peers

Question 2

family centered teaching

Answer 2

nutrition 
sleep and activity 
dental health 
safety and injury prevention 
illness prevention and checkups

Question 3

nutrition

Answer 3

picky eating moves to a new phase (rebellion)
food fads
strong tastes are common
mealtime routine
caloric requirements dependent on age and gender
fluid requirements approximately 100mL/kg/day depending on activity and climate
juice (connects with dental health)
vitamin D

Question 4

sleep and activity

Answer 4

sleep length
sleep disturbances 
sleep hygiene 
sleep routine 
naps (begin to decrease)
safety 
free play 
gross motor skills 
exploration and experimentation

Question 5

dental health

Answer 5

eruption of deciduous teeth complete
finger/thumb sucking
professional care and prophylaxis
fluoride supplements

Question 6

safety and injury prevention

Answer 6

safety education
car seats
playgrounds
poisoning
increase in pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents
sex education
development of long-term safety behaviours (helmets)

Question 7

illness prevention and checkups

Answer 7

immunizations 
infections 
hand hygiene 
OTC medications 
check ups